Wayne Rooney’s stance on Man United job as he gets Plymouth axe after 25 games

Wayne Rooney has previously admitted he wants to manage Manchester United, but his Plymouth Argyle exit presents a big challenge to his managerial dreams.

The ex-Premier League icon was dismissed from his role at Argyle after enduring a second consecutive loss, which further solidified their position at the bottom of the Championship table. Argyle's last triumph in the league dates back to early November, with a series of six defeats and three draws sealing Rooney's fate as the club's manager.

With a less than impressive managerial record that includes underwhelming tenures at Derby County, DC United, and Birmingham City, the 39-year-old has faced plenty of criticism criticism. Despite this, Rooney remains resolute in his goal to secure a top-level managerial role at one of his former clubs, specifically United or Everton.

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Speaking on Match of the Day following his dismissal from Birmingham City in early 2024, the former United striker said: "Managing Manchester United or Everton is the aim, these big jobs are where you want to get to. But it's a process I have got to go through the steps and get myself back on track. I want to get myself back into management to make sure in the next 10 years I'm hopefully in a position to go into one of the big jobs."

Rooney's initial foray into management was at Derby County, where his tenure spanned from January 2021 to June 2022. He secured 24 victories for the club, with 22 draws and 39 defeats culminating in a win ratio of just 28.2%.

Moving to the United States, Rooney managed DC United in